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REPORT FROM MAISON&OBJET PARIS 2015 Part 1 - Trends and Design Inspiration

Part I: Handmade – Artisanal Impact; Techno; Material and Finishes - Organic meets All That Glitters
In what has become a tradition - and one of our design client favorites – here is Part I of our report on lighting and design trends and inspirations from one of the biggest European design shows.
As always, so much to see and share!

Handmade
The artisanal movement that has been making its way through the lexicon of design/food/travel was reflected everywhere at M&O; a swing toward a sophisticated use of organic materials and finishes in a contemporary organic style, celebrating both material and craftsmanship - revealing all the details and processes and the artisan’s hand at work through perfect imperfection.

The MAISON&OBJET team presented in interactive lounges devoted to theme of ‘MAKE’ – Nature Made, Human Made, Techno Made - expressing the concept that “these days we don’t want to let things go anymore. Everyone wants to regain control. The home is increasingly attractive. Traditional expertise is restoring value to manufactured goods. The latest luxury can be seen in a return to the essential beauty of craftsmanship and perfecting materials….a contemplation of nature, the genius of the hand and the technological advances mark out the evolution of a world in the process of again.”

All That Glitters…
Brass and gold is a giant trend at the moment – polished brass and bronzes, burnished gold leaf; also mixed metals and solid brass construction – married with the organic - natural edged stone and wood, rock crystal and mouth blown glass.

Techno Innovation
Everyone across the industry has realized that LEDs are here to stay; first heralded as the solution to all lighting needs, manufacturers and designers are now working to refine and combine this new technology into every type of working environment.
The integration was perfectly demonstrated by marriages of traditional styles and modern tech – classic Murano glass and Austrian crystal with LED (lamping) and displays of OLEDs  (organic light-emitting diodes) in inspired formation.


Tokyo based Teamlab – a fascinating team of self-professed ‘ultra technologists’ including programmers, artists and architects -  thrilled with their fantastical immersive environment; a digital journey of light and movement.

COMING SOON – Report From Paris Part II
Stay tuned for M&O Designer of the Year, Trends – Color and Motif and a selection of design inspirations that have to fall under the ‘Just Plain Cool’ category!